Consequences
Consequences Unveiled: Humanity's Reflection in Iced Earth's Epic Tale
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As human beings, we're a complex thing
Reflecting on the complexity of human nature.
Sometimes so beautiful, other times so vain
Describing the variability of human behavior, ranging from beauty to vanity.
We've built an empire, the blood is on our hands
Acknowledging the responsibility of humanity for creating an empire with bloodshed.
Genocide and the chains that bind
Addressing the dark aspects of history, such as genocide and enslavement.
The consequence ahead
Anticipating the consequences of past actions.
Oh, you ought to know
Emphasizing the importance of awareness.
Oh, you ought to know
-Wrote about in history as if it's all O.K.
Criticizing the nonchalant portrayal of historical atrocities.
A race of people murdered another one enslaved
Highlighting the grim reality of one race murdering and enslaving another.
Now our world crumbles, it's happening within
Observing the current state of the world in decline.
Open your eyes and realize
Encouraging a deeper understanding of the ongoing issues.
The world we're living in
Commenting on the troubled nature of the contemporary world.
Oh, you ought to know
Reiterating the importance of awareness and understanding.
Oh, you ought to know
-If we could focus on important things
Suggesting a shift in focus towards more important matters.
Live and let live true freedom, not everyone's the same
Promoting the idea of true freedom and acceptance of diversity.
No more war for your god, no more war for your race
Rejecting wars fought in the name of religion or race.
It's our world, it's what we make it
Empowering individuals to shape the world for the better.
Make it a better place
Advocating for collective efforts to improve the world.
Oh, you ought to know
Reiterating the call for awareness and understanding.
Oh, you ought to know
-We can change the world that we're living in
Expressing the potential for positive change in the world.
Live and let live true freedom
Advocating for true freedom and coexistence.
Let the reign begin
Concluding with a call for a new era marked by positive transformation.
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